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December 14, 2017 — While "can I buy marijuana in California" was once an uncertainty, now all Californians have two choices: recreational and medicinal. But is one better than the other? Ever since voters passed Prop 64 last November, they've been eager to see how the new law will

October 27, 2017 — The air is getting cooler, the leaves are in their full glory, and every day gets a little shorter. It must be time to decorate for the holidays! Get ready for the season at Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames, your one stop shopping for all

October 26, 2017 — Celebrate local youth during the national event Lights On Afterschool, Oct. 26, 2017, 5-7:30 p.m., at the NEO Youth Center in Grass Valley. Lights On Afterschool, is a nationwide event that aims to raise support and awareness for after school programs. NEO, which stands for

October 20, 2017 — Summer is over, but you can still enjoy farmers markets twice a week for quite some time. Nevada County Certified Growers Market (NCCGM), which has been in operation for over 30 years, is a coalition of more than 60 individual vendors that include farmers, crafters,

October 3, 2017 — Come and see one of the reasons why Grass Valley/Nevada City was recently voted one of the 14 Cultural Arts Districts in California at the Fall Colors Open Studios Art Tour. Visit over 65 artists at 43 studios and art galleries throughout Western Nevada County's

September 28, 2017 — Is your home your sanctuary from the outside world? It should soothe your mind, body and soul and be your safe haven at the end of a busy day. When you walk inside your home, do you love what surrounds you? Maybe you adore certain

September 26, 2017 — Ladies, are you ready to Live Your Dream? Soroptomist International of the Sierra Foothills (SISF) is currently accepting applications for the international Live Your Dream Award, a scholarship for women seeking to further their education. The funds can be used to help pay for tuition,

September 7, 2017 — Sierra Vintners will be holding their final of three wine trails for 2017 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, the day after the Autumnal Equinox, at four locations ranging from Penn Valley to Nevada City. Spend the day touring each location and enjoy

August 15, 2017 — We don't get many opportunities to go all out and dress up here in western Nevada County, so The Center for the Arts fifth annual Dancing with our Stars is the perfect opportunity to get your best formal wear out of the back of the

July 5, 2017 — Sierra Vintners will be holding their second of three wine trails in 2017 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at eight wineries in South Nevada and Placer Counties. This is the third year that the group is holding three separate trails, as

May 12, 2017 — Step into a world of beauty and wonder at the 24th annual Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. This popular event allows the public into some of our community's most beautiful and elaborate private gardens, and the homeowners

May 1, 2017 — Sierra Vintners will be holding their first of three wine trails for 2017 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at six locations along the Hwy 49 and Hwy 174 corridors. Spend a beautiful spring day touring each location and enjoy wonderful wine tastings,

April 13, 2017 — In June of 2016 the United Kingdom, as a whole, voted to leave the European Union. This movement has become widely known as Brexit. "The future of the EU is dependent upon the United Kingdom’s ability to negotiate its way forward as a member of

April 10, 2017 — Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your mom for Mother's Day? Or maybe you're just longing for a fun night out with friends? Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames is once again offering their Ladies Craft Night, back by popular demand,

March 17, 2017 — Ken and Sabrina Robinson are Realtors who are living out their dreams in the Sierra Foothills. The couple built their life in the Bay Area where they spent nearly three decades raising a family. Ken was in the commercial printing business for thirty years and

February 6, 2017 — Child Advocates of Nevada County is offering an opportunity to become a voice for children in our community, simply by being entertained at an inspirational performance by Nevada County's talented youth. The Showcase of Hope concert will take place at 2 p.m. and again at

January 24, 2017 — Nearly 5,000 students in Grass Valley and Nevada City are joining young people all around the globe this week to make the world a better place by doing simple acts of kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge was a grassroots effort that began in 2008, and

December 21, 2016 — Western Sierra YouthBuild (WSYB) is a California public charter school providing academic and free vocational training to young people age 16-25 years old in need of a high school diploma. Not every student learns the same way or at the same pace and sometimes students

December 15, 2016 — Here in western Nevada County we are a health conscious bunch. We buy organic, GMO-free, cruelty free produce and meats, bring our own shopping bags to the store, and try to vote with our dollars by supporting local businesses that offer these types of items.

October 11, 2016 — With the onset of flu season, Nevada County Public Health Department recommends that community members six months and older receive the flu vaccine this season, particularly those who are medically vulnerable. "Flu shots are the best way to protect yourself and your family from the